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Clay= Earthern Red Bisque Fired to Cone 2 Tiles=1hole on left side of tile=glaze fired to cone 6            1hole on right sideof tile=glaze firing to cone 04            2 holes on left side of tile=glaze fired to cone 04            2 holes on right side of tile=glaze fired to cone 6 Chemicals= Magnesium Carbonate and Nepheline Syenite Magnesium carbonate, MgCO3 (archaic name magnesia alba), is an inorganic salt that is a white solid. Several hydrated and basic forms of magnesium carbonate also exist as minerals. The primary use of magnesium carbonate is the production of magnesium oxide by calcining. Magnesite and dolomite minerals are used to produce refractory bricks.[5] MgCO3 is also used in flooring, fireproofing, fire extinguishing compositions, cosmetics, dusting powder, and toothpaste. Magnesium carbonate is also used in taxidermy for whitening skulls. It can be mixed with hydrogen peroxide to create a paste, which is then spread on the skull to give it a white